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C63 JRL

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC63 JRL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 148,015 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 147,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion o/s/f outer sill

oil leak

start of corrosion n/s/r chassis

Pass 26 May 2011 145,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs pitted (car been standing)

Fail 17 May 2011 145,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear discs pitted (car been standing)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 143,097 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 143,010 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 141,925 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 141,925 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 140,814 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 139,083 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?

Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 976
brake binding 458
Headlamp aim too low 396
Brake pipe excessively corroded 367
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 330
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C63 JRL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 102,019 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 380 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C63 JRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 380 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C63 JRL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 13 August 1985.

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